Honda Odyssey 2016 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls issued for the Honda Odyssey 2016 and 270 complaints filed by owners. It has 26% fewer complaints than the average Honda Odyssey from 2016–2025 (367 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Honda Odyssey 2016

Fuel system
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023-12-18

What happens

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 23V858000

Seats
NHTSA campaign 18V170000 · 2018-03-13

What happens

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats have a lever to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward to access the third row seats. Due to a manufacturing error, if the walk-in release lever is used to fold a fully reclined left outboard seatback forward, the seatback may stay in the unlocked position (free-folding) or unexpectedly unlock without engaging the walk-in or recliner lever.

Consequence

An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will confirm proper operation of the second row left outboard seatback, and install a support bracket to the seat recliner. If the seatback cannot lock, dealers will replace the seatback frame assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X0R.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 18V170000

Seats
NHTSA campaign 17V725000 · 2017-11-17

What happens

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.

Consequence

If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is S0G.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 17V725000

Seats
NHTSA campaign 16V932000 · 2016-12-27

What happens

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured September 23, 2016, to October 24, 2016. The affected vehicles have a second row center seat with a horizontal adjuster bar that may stick in the unlocked position, allowing the seat to unexpectedly slide. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seat Systems."

Consequence

An unlocked second row center seat may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the slide function and replace the horizontal position adjustment bar, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD4.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 16V932000

Seats
NHTSA campaign 16V933000 · 2016-12-27

What happens

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row of seats. This release lever may remain in the unlocked position allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.

Consequence

An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent . Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD5.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 16V933000

Fuel system
NHTSA campaign 16V417000 · 2016-06-09

What happens

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 16V417000

Complaints from other owners

270 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

9 with a crash · 2 with a fire · 10 injuries

Most reported problems on the Honda Odyssey 2016

• Engine: 93 (34% of complaints)
• Electrical system: 38 (14% of complaints)
• Powertrain and transmission: 38 (14% of complaints)
• Seats: 26 (10% of complaints)
• Structure and body: 25 (9% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Honda Odyssey 2016

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Start it cold, listen for noises, look for oil or coolant leaks and exhaust smoke.
• Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
• On the test drive, check for smooth shifts with no jerks, slipping or noises; check the transmission fluid condition.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

Honda Odyssey recalls by year

• 2016 : 6 recalls · 270 complaints
• 2017 : 2 recalls · 39 complaints
• 2018 : 16 recalls · 999 complaints
• 2019 : 20 recalls · 980 complaints
• 2020 : 14 recalls · 480 complaints
• 2021 : 8 recalls · 145 complaints
• 2022 : 9 recalls · 137 complaints
• 2023 : 5 recalls · 102 complaints
• 2024 : 3 recalls · 115 complaints
• 2025 : 2 recalls · 404 complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Honda Odyssey 2016 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls issued for the Honda Odyssey 2016. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Honda Odyssey 2016?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: engine (93 of 270 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.